OSHA Inspection: JAMIE AGUILAR

Issued

Jan 14, 2022

Abate by

Feb 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,505 · Current $2,253 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1):When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.  a. On or about November 17, 2021, the employer did not ensure that an extension ladder used to access the roof extended at least 3 feet beyond the upper landing. Employees were utilizing an extension ladder to access the upper portion of the roof with the side rails extending 18 inches beyond the upper landing without the ladder secured. The following condition exposed employees to falls of over 16 feet.

Issued

Jan 14, 2022

Abate by

Feb 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $22,527 · Current $11,264 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(1):It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.  a. On or about November 17, 2021 and at times prior, the employer failed to initiate and maintain a safety and health program such as but not limited to personal protective equipment program, ladder safety and a fall protection program for employees conducting roofing work.  Jamie Aguilar dba J. Aguilar Roofing Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1414541, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on September  3, 2019, with respect to a worksite located at 13710 Della Drive, Athens, OH 45701 .  Jamie Aguilar dba J. Aguilar Roofing Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1301912, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on April 30, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 3600 Cavalier Circle, Parkersburg, WV 26101.

Issued

Jan 14, 2022

Abate by

Feb 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $22,527 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):"Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.  a. On or about November 17, 2021 and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from falls while engaged in residential construction activities. Employees were conducting roofing activities without being connected to a fall protection system, thereby exposing them to fall hazards of over 8 feet.  b. On or about November 17, 2021 and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from falls while engaged in residential construction activities. Employees were conducting roofing activities without being connected to a fall protection system, thereby exposing them to fall hazards of over 16 feet.  Jamie Aguilar dba J. Aguilar Roofing Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1414541, citation number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on September 3, 2019, with respect to a worksite located at 13710 Della Drive, Athens, OH 45701 .  Jamie Aguilar dba J. Aguilar Roofing Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1301912, citation number 1, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on April 30, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 3600 Cavalier Circle, Parkersburg, WV 26101

Issued

Jan 14, 2022

Abate by

Feb 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,011 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2):The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.  a. On or about November 17, 2021 and at times prior the employer failed to train employees on the hazards found on the worksite or the procedures to control or eliminate the hazards for employees  prior to conducting roofing work  Jamie Aguilar dba J. Aguilar Roofing Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1414541, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on September  3, 2019, with respect to a worksite located at 13710 Della Drive, Athens, OH 45701 .